I just received a brand new Rutus v1.1. I really like the hybrid Xterra 705 and Deus vibe. I think soil is the difference. Some test garden use only it's not really seeming any different than Deus. Definitely not deeper in mild soil but I do prefer the Rutus tones. I haven't even begun to try all the options though. just some basic frequency/recovery changes on testing.
A 6 inch dime is no issue on it or the deus with even 9" in my garden though. Heck even my Tracker 4 will tick on the dime in my soil every once in a while. But when it comes to 9" penny and 10" quarter the rutus and deus struggle a bit compared to say Minelabs with same size coils. Just my soil I guess. The design trumps the Impact easily nice light and solid. though the grip angle is slightly too forward like the impact.
Look forward to your future comments.
Especially after using in a modern trash site.